SWIFT/BIC code BNIFPTPLOPO
BNIFPTPLOPO belongs to Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) in Porto, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNIFPTPLOPO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNIFPTPL |
| Branch code | OPO |
| Bank | Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) |
| Branch | Endereco Swift Porto |
| City | Porto |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNIF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PL Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- OPO Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNIFPTPLOPO?
BNIFPTPLOPO identifies Endereco Swift Porto, part of Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) in Porto, Portugal. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BNIFPTPLOPO with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNIFPTPLOPO against the details from Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) before sending.
What does each part of BNIFPTPLOPO stand for?
BNIF is the institution code of Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.), PT stands for Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and OPO identifies the branch Endereco Swift Porto.
Can I use BNIFPTPL instead of BNIFPTPLOPO?
BNIFPTPL points to the head office of Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.), while BNIFPTPLOPO is Endereco Swift Porto. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNIFPTPLOPO.
Has Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) in Portugal. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BNIFPTPLOPO to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BNIFPTPLOPO.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.